Senior Specialist - Operations

About the Company

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, believing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and business success. Here, you’ll work with dynamic individuals, acquire new skills, and propel your career forward.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Coaching: Perform as an Operator while role modeling best practices; provide technical leadership for area processes and lead the technical development of operating staff through coaching and feedback.
• Process Control & Compliance: Monitor daily processes, including volume checks and document reviews, while enforcing safety and environmental policies. Maintain in-depth knowledge of area software packages to ensure process control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the key contact for area processes, working closely with support groups such as Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Process Improvement: Promote and implement improvements in yield, quality, throughput, and variability reduction. Participate in change management and facilitate the development of procedures and training programs.
• Operational Execution: Provide operations scheduling support as needed and maintain a high understanding of deviation management systems and equipment maintenance within the operations area.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence or previous supervisory experience.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, a quality-focused mindset, and the physical coordination required for fine hand manipulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other lab sciences.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training.
• Scientific aptitude and a willingness to accept new assignments, projects, and challenges.
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen to diverse ideas and act appropriately.

Other Information

• Weekend work is required.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Position may require heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds) and exposure to potential allergens.